Haruo Nakajima, (the original suit actor to portray Godzilla in 1954’s Gojira), Kenpachiro Satsuma (who began his career playing Godzilla opponents such as Gigan and Hedorah in the 1970s before stepping into the leading role in 1984’s The Return of Godzilla) and Tsutomu Kitigawa (who first wore the suit in 1999’s Godzilla 2000) all discussed their unique characterization of Japan’s most notorious colossus.

“My biggest influence came from bears,” Nakajima explained. “The way bears move is very i